Monthly Archives: April 2023

This Time 47 Years Ago – April 1976

2023-04-05T01:17:45+00:00

VICTORIA TIMES, MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1978 [IMAGE] Potlach near Victoria in the 1890s (Chicago Field Museum photo) Saanich Legends Won't Gather Dust    A collection of Saanich Indian legends by Indian teacher Christopher Paul, who died at the age of 83 at his home on the Tsartlip Reserve April 14, will be made available for educational proposes.    Randy Bouchard, director of the B.C. Indian Language Project, and Dorothy Kennedy, research assistant, said today it was Paul's express wish that all his works, including his legends, be made available to both Indians and non-Indians.    "The stories will enrich the folklore of southeastern [...]

This Time 47 Years Ago – April 19762023-04-05T01:17:45+00:00

A Message from the Director of Operations

2023-11-28T20:08:56+00:00

ÍY, SȻÁĆEL SIÁM NE SĆÁLEĆE This article was originally crafted as a response to concerns expressed by community members on the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) page regarding WLC discussions with Government on W̱SÁNEĆ people's inherent, and Douglas Treaty rights. The response became too long to post on social media so this article aims to answer some of those concerns and highlights some complexities of the important work regarding W̱SÁNEĆ inherent rights. Recently, I have found this information to be more critical, and am called to share this perspective with the broader W̱SÁNEĆ community. This article contains an analysis of the [...]

A Message from the Director of Operations2023-11-28T20:08:56+00:00

The First People’s Cultural Council is now hiring for several roles

2023-05-02T17:35:25+00:00

The First People's Cultural Council is now hiring for several roles: a First Peoples' Map Coordinator, multiple Program Associates, and a Communications and Engagement Associate. Preference is given to Indigenous applicants. Learn more RECENT POSTS Join the next community engagement session.

The First People’s Cultural Council is now hiring for several roles2023-05-02T17:35:25+00:00

We want your Feedback on the WLC’s Goals & Objectives

2023-04-19T22:55:44+00:00

We want your feedback on the WLC's Draft Goals for Ocean Current 1 - Community Health and wellness Goal • What we want to achieve Typically long term (10 - 25+ years) Broad, strategic, intangible, abstract Informs annual strategies or department workplans Vs. Objective Shorter term (0 - 10 years) each objective works towards achieving the goal More specific, targeted, tangible, measurable, concrete. Follows the direction of the goal (and is lost without its connection to the goal) Vs. Action Specific tasks, steps or individual project that can be completed to work towards achieving the larger goals We'd like to ask [...]

We want your Feedback on the WLC’s Goals & Objectives2023-04-19T22:55:44+00:00

Tell Us What You Think, Over Lunch!

2023-04-12T18:38:12+00:00

Tell Us What You Think, Over Lunch! WHEN: Wednesday May 10 drop in from 9am-3pm WHERE: Tsawout FN admin building. WHAT: Enjoy a delicious lunch while you share your perspectives on protecting ecology of the territory. ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED. Pickup starts at Tseycum Band office - 9 am & 11am • Pauquachin Band office - 9:15 am & 11:15am • Tsartlip Band office - 9:30 am and 11:30am CHILDREN ARE WELCOME Activities for the kids will be provided DOOR PRIZES FOR ALL ATTENDEES: This event is hosted by the District of Saanich and Diamondhead Consulting with thanks to [...]

Tell Us What You Think, Over Lunch!2023-04-12T18:38:12+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine and Land Use Plan Community Engagement Events for April

2023-06-15T07:02:10+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine and Land Use Plan Community Engagement Events All engagements are virtual via Zoom. Please register in advance. Register once and you can choose to attend whichever sessions you would like: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sceCvrj0qGNWamk_0H2YB Xxm5ry_6Ggyw The first two sessions, Tues. April 11, 6-8PM and Thurs. April 13, 6-8PM, will focus on Governance and Stewardship Practices. The second two sessions, Tues. April 18, 6-8PM and Thurs. April 20, 6-8PM will focus on Douglas Treaty, Indigenous Rights and Title. Door Prizes For All Who Attend! Download the poster as a PDF RECENT POSTS Join the next community engagement session. [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine and Land Use Plan Community Engagement Events for April2023-06-15T07:02:10+00:00

Nominate a young changemaker for the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council!

2023-04-14T16:44:09+00:00

Nominate someone for the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council! We're excited to announce that the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council is forming a Youth Council Advisory Committee! The committee will provide recommendations on matters related to W̱SÁNEĆ youth and community, and we're looking for enthusiastic young people to join us. Do you know someone who’s outgoing, has ideas for W̱SÁNEĆ's future, has knowledge of W̱SÁNEĆ culture or a willingness to learn? Nominate them for the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council! The WLC is running a TikTok and Instagram contest throughout April and May. To nominate someone, tag them in the comments of this weeks [...]

Nominate a young changemaker for the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council!2023-04-14T16:44:09+00:00
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